Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 128 Zhu Xiongying’s Marriage
Hou Guishan came to Qinshan's residence angrily and asked why Qinshan wanted to sit on the sidelines during the battle.

But when Qin Shan faced Hou Guishan's questioning, he didn't say a word and remained silent the whole time.

When Hou Guishan saw this, although he gritted his teeth with hatred, he did not dare to do anything to Qin Shan.

Because without Qinshan and the 4-strong army led by Qinshan, his Southern Dynasty army would not be able to compete with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's Northern Dynasty army!
There were two more battles after that, and Qinshan also came to help and save the situation when the Southern Dynasty army was exhausted.

Since then,

Although the Southern Dynasty army did not suffer a major defeat, it was impossible to take advantage of the Northern Dynasty army.

For a while, the situation between the two sides was deadlocked again, and everything seemed to be back to the beginning.

Houguishan finally couldn't hold it any longer and set off from Gero to Iwamiyama.

He wants to seek justice from Zhu Di!
Zhu Di kept saying that he would send troops to assist him. Is this how they assisted?
Although there was more than half a month's journey between Gero and Iwamiyama even if they were riding fast horses, the situation was still relatively stable at this time. Regret Mountain resolutely took his men and headed towards Iwamiyama.

After riding in the wind and sun for seventeen and a half days, Houguishan finally arrived near the foot of Ishimi Mountain.

The closer the distance, the more indignant Houguishan becomes!

Because Qinshan's battle was ineffective, the number of casualties in his Southern Dynasty's army was close to [-]!

Forty thousand troops!
Hou Guishan shivered with pain just thinking about it.

Just after noon, Hou Guishan finally arrived at the Ming army camp with a group of subordinates.

Just like last time, soldiers from the Ming Dynasty came forward with swords and guns from a distance.

"The important place of the military camp, stop those who come!"

"Who are you, report your name!"

Hou Guishan looked up and saw that it was still the squad leader who stopped him last time.

He has clearly seen himself, but now he wants to reveal his identity!

The anger in Hou Guishan's heart became even stronger!However, he must not have an attack before seeing Zhu Di, otherwise he will never see Zhu Di.

"My subordinate, Xicheng, would like to see the envoy, His Highness King Yan!"

After Kameyama finished speaking, Koizumi Junichiro translated again. After the team leader listened, he held his head high and spoke.

"You guys wait here, I'll go and report."

Hou Guishan and others stood outside the camp for a full quarter of an hour before the team leader came back leisurely.

"Follow me. Don't wander around without authorization. Otherwise, you will be dealt with by military law!"

After saying that, the squad leader waved, "Follow me," and then walked inside again.

Hou Guishan had a cold face and motioned for everyone behind him to follow him.

When Zhu Di heard about Hou Guishan's arrival, he made most of the people in the camp disappear, in order to prevent Hou Guishan from seeing the traces of mining in the Ming Dynasty.

Along the way, Houguishan only saw soldiers patrolling in twos and threes, and he was curious about where the Ming Dynasty's [-] navy went.

Before he could think about it, the team leader had already led them to the main tent.

"Go in, His Highness is waiting for you."

After saying this, the team leader turned and left.

Pushing open the curtain, Hou Guishan saw Zhu Di's already very familiar face.

"My subordinate, Xicheng, has met the envoy."

Hou Guishan saluted honestly, but his tone was stiff.

Zhu Di frowned and said:

"There is no need to be polite, Lord Xicheng. What is the purpose of coming here this time?"

Hou Guishan straightened up, gritted his teeth and said seriously:
"I'm here to seek justice from His Highness King Yan of the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, an imperceptible sneer flashed across Zhu Di's lips.

It seems that Qinshan is exerting its strength.

"What kind of justice does Xicheng Kingdom want to seek? Let me tell you." Zhu Di said.

"My superior country sent 4 troops to assist me, and I am very grateful. However, the man who led the army, Qin Shan, refused to send troops every time after capturing Gero, resulting in [-] casualties in my Southern Dynasty army. Many people!”

Hou Guishan said with a look of grievance, then turned to anger.

"I dare to ask your Majesty the Envoy, is this the way the superior country sent troops to assist me?"

It was obvious that Hou Guishan was really angry and dared to question Zhu Di like this.

The [-]-strong army that did not need to be lost made Houguishan very angry, and his anger also turned into some courage.

After Zhu Di listened, he stood up.

"Then Lord Xicheng, according to your wishes, what do you want?"

"I hope that the envoy can come forward to rebuke Qin Shan and let him fight as before to help me unify Japan."

Zhu Di glanced at him, with deep disdain in his eyes.

"Master Xicheng, did you misunderstand something?"

"I promised you reinforcements at the beginning, just to help you in times of crisis. Now I have sent Qin Shan to lead the Ming Dynasty's [-] troops to help you defend Kobe one after another and recapture the county and Gero. I have fulfilled my promise that day."

"Now that your danger has been eliminated, the Adachi clan's army in the Northern Dynasty also suffered heavy losses under our Ming cavalry."

"My king did not order the recall of Qin Shan, and let him continue to lead troops to help you stabilize the situation. It was already the end of my kindness. But you are greedy and want me, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, to help you unify Japan."

"Last time, a letter came from Qinshan. The letter said that in order to help you retake the county and Xialu, our Ming soldiers have lost more than [-] people!"

When it came to the last sentence, Zhu Di's tone became obviously more serious.

"You once sent Japanese pirates to invade the land along the coast of the Ming Dynasty. Before the Ming Dynasty could hold you accountable, the rebel soldiers helped you and many soldiers were killed and injured. You didn't say anything about it, but you asked us to help you unify Japan! Isn't this repaying kindness with enmity?"

"Since you don't remember our kindness, we don't have to be such good people anymore. I will send someone to send a message to Qinshan to retreat!"

As he spoke, Zhu Di waved his hand.

"Get the pen and paper!"

Houguishan suddenly panicked!
Without the help of Qinshan's more than 4 troops, his Southern Dynasty army alone would not be able to compete with the Northern Dynasty army.

Once Qinshan withdraws, they will only make the same mistake again and lose their city and territory!
Only now did Houguishan wake up.

Zhu Di was not at his mercy, Qin Shan was not his Japanese general, and the 4-strong army were not Japanese soldiers.

All his victories in the Southern Dynasties during this period were only possible with the help of the Ming Dynasty.

Without Daming's help, he would still be the lost dog being chased and beaten by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu!

Not to mention unifying Japan, it is difficult to say whether lives can be saved in the end.

Dao Yan on the side slowly took out the paper, pen and ink and put it on the table in front of Zhu Di.

Seeing that Zhu Di was about to write, Hou Guishan was shocked and said:
"Your Majesty, you can't do that! It's my subordinates who are being rude! Please be merciful, my Majesty!"

Zhu Di ignored him and just wrote on the paper.

Hou Guishan was sweating profusely for a while, and was so anxious that he kowtowed to Zhu Di.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to pay compensation to your Majesty. I hope that your Majesty will calm down!"

Upon hearing the compensation, Zhu Di stopped his movements and looked at the kneeling Hou Guishan. "I wonder how much Xicheng Guo will pay?"

Hou Guishan was in a dilemma at this time. His treasury was almost at its bottom and he would definitely not be able to get out too much money, but he did not want Zhu Di to withdraw his troops, otherwise he would lose!
After wondering for a long time, Hou Guishan raised his head and said,

"My treasury is empty, and now I can only spend 30 yuan."

Zhu Di curled his lips and continued writing.

"50, my lord, I will give you 50!"

Hou Guishan said urgently again.

Zhu Di finally put down his pen and looked at him with a smile.

"When will it be delivered?"

"Your Majesty... I will send you an order right now, and it will be delivered in less than ten days!" Hou Guishan said, his heart aching as if he was bleeding.

Nodding, Zhu Di's expression looked barely satisfied, but he still spoke.

"Master Xicheng, you have to remember that this 50 yuan is the compensation you already owe. I took your money just because you have a good attitude in admitting your mistakes. I am willing to give you a chance. It does not mean that you can do whatever you want. I am a great soldier of the Ming Dynasty."

When Hou Guishan heard that Zhu Di would no longer withdraw his troops, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was still worrying too much and just nodded.

"I will bear in mind the words of the envoy."

……

When Hou Guishan walked out of the Ming Dynasty military camp, he was not filled with the same indignation as when he came, but became dejected.

Not only did this trip not bring any benefits, but it also cost an additional 50 yuan!
Thinking of this, Hou Guishan raised his hand and slapped himself hard twice on the face!
"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

Both sides of Hou Guishan's cheeks swelled rapidly, which was enough to show that he used a lot of force.

When everyone around Hou Guishan saw this, they were frightened and thought that Hou Guishan had been hit and had lost his mind.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!"

Then Guishan pushed them away,

"If you weren't useless, why would I be so insulted, bastard!"

Everyone stood there obediently and allowed Hou Guishan to curse.

After scolding him, Hou Guishan felt much better.

"Back to Yoshino Palace, the 50 from the Ming Army must be sent as soon as possible..."

The weather is getting colder and colder, and it is gradually beginning to smell like winter, and Houguishan's heart is equally cold...

The situation in Japan was once again at a stalemate, and no one in the Northern and Southern Dynasties could do anything to the other. Even though there were occasional small frictions, they all ended hastily.

Both sides are recharging their strength, waiting for an opportunity to put the other party to death!
……

And in the Ming Dynasty, thousands of miles away.

Cao Wei has been designing the repeating musket for more than several months.

Models of firearms and bullets were designed and manufactured.

The problem with the bullets is not big, they are just iron sheets wrapped with gunpowder, which is not difficult for the capable craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty.

It's just that when Cao Wei designed the gun design and asked the craftsmen to make it, it couldn't operate smoothly.

The continuous firing method of the revolver is that when the trigger is pulled, the internal hammer pillar will be pushed upward, and then through the action of the hammer stirrup, the hammer will slip, the firing pin will hit the ammunition, the bolt below will fall out, and then the push rod will move on one side. By pushing the bullet nest and this process repeating, continuous firing of ammunition can be achieved.

However, the internal structure of such a firearm is much more complicated than the production process of bullets, and the accuracy requirements are also much higher.

Cao Wei has personally led a group of craftsmen to create more than ten repeating muskets, but none of them can successfully fire continuously.

A recently developed musket has solved all the problems encountered before, but the connection between the bolt and the cylinder and the connecting buckle are not coherent. As a result, the cartridge cannot rotate smoothly after shooting to move the next bullet. to where the firing pin strikes.

Cao Wei understood that this was a matter of design and calculation.

Helpless, he could only drag Yan Zhenzhi to study together.

As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yan Zhenzhi was also very proficient in calculations. He and Cao Wei worked hard for more than ten days, but the progress was still slow.

When the data in one place is changed, all the firearm data previously made by Cao Wei must be adjusted.

The eighth day of November.

Another day after going to court,
Cao Wei went straight to the manufacturing bureau.

The change in weather in November is not very obvious in Yingtian. At most, people just wear long-sleeved shirts.

The Ministry of Industry has something to do today, which is to cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs to implement railway planning. Yan Zhenzhi has to go to work, and Cao Wei can only continue to study muskets by himself.

"grown ups."

Song Ping saw Cao Wei arriving and greeted him.

Cao Wei nodded and asked him to continue doing his own thing. Then he came to the room, took out a firearm model, and compared it with the design drawings one by one to calculate improvements.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and Cao Wei didn't even raise his head.

"Come in."

The door was pushed open, and two figures stood at the door.

One is Zhu Xiongying, and there is a young girl beside Zhu Xiongying.

In August this year, Zhu Yuanzhang held a grand ceremony and officially established Zhu Xiongying as the crown prince. Now Zhu Xiongying is a real grandson of the emperor!
After establishing Zhu Xiongying as the crown prince, Zhu Yuanzhang became interested in Zhu Xiongying's marriage. After a careful selection, he finally set his sights on Xu Miaojin, the youngest daughter of the Xu family.

The king of Zhongshan, Xu Dagong, had two daughters. The eldest daughter, Xu Miaoyun, had already married Zhu Di and became a princess.

The youngest daughter Xu Miaojin happened to be of marriageable age at this time. Her status and appearance were not bad, and she was a good match for Zhu Xiongying.

Although it may sound a little strange for the two daughters of the Xu family to marry a son and a grandson, this kind of thing has become common in the royal family circle, and everyone just calls it their own thing.

Xu Miaojin has always been known as a talented woman, and I don't know how many young talents in Yingtian Mansion care about her. However, Xu Miaojin never entangles with others, and all the young masters who come here because of her fame are rejected.

However, after meeting Zhu Xiongying and having several contacts, Xu Miaojin was attracted by Zhu Xiongying's many talents, sincerity, integrity and generosity, and acquiesced to the marriage.

Cao Wei also had to lament that another person's fate had changed.

However, compared to Xu Miaojin's original fate, which was a bit desolate, this change is also a good thing.

"Your Highness."

Seeing Zhu Xiongying, Cao Wei smiled and shouted, but did not stand up to salute.

Instead, Zhu Xiongying cupped his hands and bent slightly, "Hou Zhongtian."

Xu Miaojin, who is beside Zhu Xiongying, also knows that Cao Wei is a very special existence for Zhu Xiongying, and Zhu Xiongying respects and admires him very much.

So she also bowed obediently,

"I've met Marquis Zhong Tian."

The smile in Cao Wei's eyes grew brighter, and he waved quickly, "Come and sit, come and sit."

Since Zhu Xiongying was established as the crown prince, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer restrained him too much. Zhu Xiongying always took one or two days a month to come to Cao Wei's place to spend time with his former "father."

(End of this chapter)